Paracetamol manufacturers corresponding to “Biogesic” and names of different related drugs briefly trended on-line amid the latest rising demand for them after the vacations.

Some on-line customers additionally reported about close by pharmacies that declared a few of these over-the-counter drugs had been “out-of-stock.”

“I simply went to Mercury kahapon and halos lahat ng prospects are shopping for both Biogesic, Bioflu, Strepsils, Neozep, Bactidol, and so forth. Keep secure everybody. We don’t know if it’s simply seasonal flu or COVID,” one Twitter person claimed.

“Wala na din Biogesic dito sa botika malapit samin anuna,” one other on-line person tweeted.

One Fb person shared a photograph of a department of an enormous pharmacy chain that confirmed a line of consumers ready exterior.

“Oh lahat ba ng nilagnat naka-pila na dito? Mapapalunok ka nalang ng plema sa haba ng pila,” the Fb person stated.

A number of on-line customers additionally shared that they’ve flu or flu-like signs. These embody coughs, muscle ache and colds.

They related this with flu season or the interval when influenza instances are prevalent within the Philippines.

“Lahat ba might trangkaso na?” one Twitter person requested.

“So bakit might sipon lahat?” one other Twitter person requested.

Furthermore, there’s additionally an growing nervousness concerning the spike in COVID-19 infections since final week.

As of January 3, the Division of Well being recorded 4,084 further instances, which brings the full to 2,855,819.

Of those, the full recoveries are 2,779,241 and people who died are 51,586.

A Twitter person is hopeful that these studies gained’t have an effect on the market worth, just like when there was a requirement for face masks through the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘No scarcity’

In a briefing on Tuesday, January 4, the Division of Commerce and Trade stated that the company has but to obtain studies of a scarcity of paracetamol.

“Wala po kaming natatanggap na report on the scarcity lalo na yung mga Paracetamol. Wala ho,” Commerce Secretary Ramon Lopez stated.

“Ang dami ho niyan. Saka ang dami pang generics niyan. So, hindi po concern yun,” Lopez added.

Lopez additionally stated there are additionally sufficient oxygen provides.

The DOH additionally assured the general public that there isn’t a scarcity of paracetamol and different related medication.

“The DOH want to guarantee the general public that whereas there’s an elevated demand for such merchandise, there isn’t a ongoing scarcity within the Philippines,” the division stated.

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— Division of Well being (@DOHgovph) January 4, 2022

What docs are saying

Following the rise in demand for over-the-counter meds, some docs on Twitter reminded Filipinos of its dosage and suggested them of correct consumption.

They famous that the favored manufacturers corresponding to Biogesic, Neozep, and Decolgen belong to a kind of drug referred to as Paracetamol (acetaminophen).

They cautioned the general public that taking these medication on the similar time might trigger an overdose.

Ngayong uso ang ubo, sipon, at lagnat, paalala lang:

1. Huwag pagsabayin ang Paracetamol (Biogesic) sa mga cough&chilly preps na might laman na ring Paracetamol (Neozep, Decolgen) – overdose abot niyan

— marqdmartianMD (@marqdmartian) January 3, 2022

Just some reminders:

1. Paracetamol (Biogesic) is to be taken each 4-6 hours or as wanted for fever.

2. Neozep and Bioflu are the identical. These formulations are to be taken each 6 hours.

3. Meds for dry cough and productive (with phlegm) are totally different.

4. Drink water!!

— Justine (@jjustineo_) January 3, 2022

In accordance with the medical web site Medicine.com, Paracetamol is used to deal with many signs and circumstances corresponding to “headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers.”

Regardless of its many makes use of, the web site warned that every pill ought to be used in line with the prescribed dosage solely.

“An overdose of paracetamol could cause severe hurt. The utmost quantity of paracetamol for adults is 1 gram (1 000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4 000 mg) per day. Taking extra paracetamol might trigger injury to your liver,” the web site learn.

Dwelling treatments

Some Twitter customers additionally instructed house treatments and natural medicines for flu within the meantime amid the shortage of those medicines.

Twitter person @KasamangTito shared an inventory of natural drinks that may be concocted at house.

They embody ginger/turmeric tea, boiled malunggay leaves and juiced ampalaya leaves.

Mga kasama, we’ve seen studies of pharmacies working out of inventory ng lagundi syrup/capsule and paracetamol.

Right here’s an inventory of natural medicines we suggest to peasant lots. And tips on how to put together it at house.

(1/n)#HealthForAll#BeatCovid19

— Ka Tito (@KasamangTito) January 3, 2022

One Twitter person additionally instructed mixing water with citrus fruits like lemon and calamansi.

“First treatment is consuming heat water that’s blended with lemon and honey. Second, heat water blended with ginger, lemon and honey. Lastly is sizzling kalamansi (idk what that’s referred to as however you must grill the kalamansi like till it softens and drinks it),” the person stated.